Category: National

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Raipur. The three-day conference was centred on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions’. Key Highlights Source: PIB

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated as the Chief Guest at the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan, organised on the sidelines of the International Gita Mahotsav 2025 in Kurukshetra. Key Highlights Source: PIB

Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) discovered an exceptionally preserved bamboo stem fossil in the silt-rich deposits of the Chirang River, Imphal Valley, Manipur. Why This Is Important Scientific Details Paleoecological Significance Overall Significance Source: PIB

Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, calling it a key driver in reshaping India’s biotechnology innovation landscape. About BRIC Source: PIB

India has unveiled a revised seismic zonation map under the updated Earthquake Design Code by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), placing the entire Himalayan arc in the newly introduced highest-risk Zone VI for the first time. This update reflects one of the most significant changes in seismic hazard assessment in decades, showing that 61% of the country now falls under moderate to high hazard zones. • Five-Zone Classification for Read More …

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) under the Union Ministry of Textiles has backed a pioneering project introducing India’s first scientific model for the dignified recycling of retired national flags and high-performance aramid fibres. The initiative is a significant step toward promoting sustainability in the technical textiles sector. • Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability EstablishedThe project has led to the creation of the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling Read More …

On 25 November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur on the occasion of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas, noting that the Guru’s life and supreme sacrifice remain a guiding force for India’s character, culture, and spiritual ethos. Guru Tegh Bahadur, born on April 1, 1621, at Guru Ke Mehal, Amritsar, was a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet, and warrior whose martyrdom continues to inspire generations. • Stand Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 November hoisted the ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ atop the 191-feet ‘shikhar’ of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction. The event took place during the Abhijit Muhurat on Vivah Panchami, considered auspicious and associated with Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. • Saffron Flag Symbolises Lineage and Spiritual Heritage: The triangular saffron Dharma Dhwaja, measuring 11 ft × 22 ft, Read More …

The Assam Legislative Assembly on 27 November passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, aimed at prohibiting and eliminating the practice of polygamy in the state. The bill prescribes strict penalties, including up to 10 years’ imprisonment for contracting a second marriage. • Scope and ApplicabilityThe legislation will apply across all of Assam, except: • Punishment Structure Under the BillThe proposed penalties include: • Protection and Compensation for Affected Read More …

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on 27 November presented the Indian Army’s three-phase transformation roadmap and identified “four key drivers for the next leap” during the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. • High-Level Conclave on National Security: The third edition of the Dialogue—organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)—brought together: The event focused Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 November addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana, a mass recitation event at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, where one lakh devotees simultaneously chanted verses from the Bhagavad Gita. • PM Calls the Event a “Supreme Blessing”: PM Modi described the occasion as a “supreme blessing,” saying that the spiritual atmosphere and the darshan of Lord Krishna gave him “immense divine satisfaction.” • Celebration of Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 November unveiled a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa. The event marked the commencement of the Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, the 550th-year celebration of the Math. • Ramayana Theme Park, Postal Stamp & Commemorative Coin Released: During the ceremony, PM Modi also: • Roadshow and Religious Events in Udupi, Karnataka: Earlier in the day, Read More …

On 28 November, the Indian Navy received Taragiri, the fourth vessel of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) advanced stealth frigates, at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. This marks a key milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in warship design and construction. • Legacy and Modern Reincarnation • Cutting-Edge Design and TechnologyThe new frigate incorporates: • Integrated Construction and Modern WeaponryThe P17A frigates are built using an integrated construction methodology and Read More …

On 29 November, India sent two specialised NDRF teams to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to support relief and rescue operations following Cyclone Ditwah. The teams include 80 trained rescuers and four canines, led by Commandant P.K. Tiwary of the 8th Battalion. They departed from the Hindon Airbase onboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft. • Humanitarian Aid Airlifted to Colombo: An IAF C-130J aircraft carrying nearly 12 tonnes Read More …